1968 redo

[68Gold/white]

Sorry to hear about kidney stones, in ANYBODY!!!
I have much experience with kidney stones. PM me if you want I know too much about dealing with them.
I will tell you. Around 4 years ago I had stones in both kidneys. Not a good thing. Too many and they were too big for easy procedure. I had invasive surgeries on both kidneys in Dec. 2019. Had non invasive on both kidneys in March 2020.
Since then I've been taking a drug called Flo Max, generic name is Tamsulosin. I allows urine to flow easier. Its made a world of difference to me! I plan to take this stuff, the rest of my life!!! I've had no stones since 2019...

[rodstored-72]

agree with the above... the "pee DR." should recommend something, but i too have been using the flowmax and it really does help. best of luck!!

[Dude68]

Dad lost 11 pounds with the kidney stones from puking for 10 days before they were able to buddy them up. 9 mm and 5 mm. Anyway, he’s back in the game. Still finishing rockers up. Applied glazing putty and did some finish sanding yesterday. I got the welds on the front cab mount bolts cut with a dremel and used an air chisel to finish breaking the welds successfully. The cab line is bout 3/4 inch lower than the bed, got a cab mounting kit on order from Brothers. On vacation now in Louisville KY. Will be back at it in couple of weeks.

[rodstored-72]

MAN!! 9mm is unbelievable!! i had 5mm (biggest) and i was sweating & puking!!! your dad is a real man to handle that!! anyways great that you took some time off and looking forward to more updates!!

[Dude68]

Transmission is ready! Still waiting on the head. When it is done i will finish up the motor. All of the rust repair and patching is complete inside the cab, including wiper motor area. I have a solid day of sanding ahead of me, fixing all of those nicks and scratches on interior roof and dash. Going to order some carpet next.

[Dude68]

Got the head in from machine shop. Rings and gaskets on the way. There are a few more items that I need to get, oil pump, carb rebuild kit, maybe some new lifters and push rods. Not in a hurry because we gonna save the engine stuff for the colder weather and work on finishing up body repair and sanding so painting can be done while it is still warm. No heat in shop. Got to looking at roof and found some rust on upper passenger seam after we dug out the seam sealer, so we decided to remove windshield and did the back glass as well. It was surface rust only. Took a wire wheel to it and it looks great. But, if the windshield would not have been removed, there would have been some rust issues in the future. I had not noticed before, but top of dash is the darker blue, same as door panel and steering column. I am in no rush now that I know my seats will not be ready until February or March. Still finishing up the interior for paint. Have only been able to work a couple of hours a day for one or two days a week.

[68 C10 Driver]

Dude68, great posts! Looks like you are running into the same issues I found with the exception of the wiper motor mount. Keep up the great work! Feel free to look at my build posts. I will certainly be following along.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by Dude68

Got the head in from machine shop. Rings and gaskets on the way. There are a few more items that I need to get, oil pump, carb rebuild kit, maybe some new lifters and push rods. Not in a hurry because we gonna save the engine stuff for the colder weather and work on finishing up body repair and sanding so painting can be done while it is still warm. No heat in shop. Got to looking at roof and found some rust on upper passenger seam after we dug out the seam sealer, so we decided to remove windshield and did the back glass as well. It was surface rust only. Took a wire wheel to it and it looks great. But, if the windshield would not have been removed, there would have been some rust issues in the future. I had not noticed before, but top of dash is the darker blue, same as door panel and steering column. I am in no rush now that I know my seats will not be ready until February or March. Still finishing up the interior for paint. Have only been able to work a couple of hours a day for one or two days a week.

I've found difficulties in purchasing carb kits. THe local NAPA and O'Reillys could neither order at kit for a Rochester 2 Bbl I bought here. I DO know of a guy in Missouri that makes carb kits for nearly ALL applications...I'm not ready to order one, just yet...

[Dude68]

Well, Dad finally get his stent out, no more kidney stones. While he was getting his stent out I started having flank pain and knew what it was. A trip to the ER and a CT scan shows a 4 mm stone for me on the L. It is 10% down the ureter with 90% to go. Mild pain on Tuesday. Got an Rx for some glomax and pain meds, and contacted urology. They called back and got my info. Have me not heard anything from them. Started getting worried when stone had not passed, 4 mm should be easy to pass. Looks like it is hung up, so I’m gonna be in for a procedure. Pain started Thursday and has been getting worse. No answer from urology. Guess those 15 urologists are eating turkey. I am an ER nurse, so I know how the game is played.
Another delay on the truck redo. But, what are the odds that both of us got put out of commission by the same thing.
The only update I have is I bought a 100# propane bottle for $100. Had to send my son and son in law to pick it up cause I’m laid up with this stone. I’ll get it filled and we will have a heated shop go work in. Night temps have been in 40s with a few nights in 30s. Supposed to hit 30 tonight.
Stay tuned

[cj847]

Dude 68. Just read your thread. Great story and great truck! Based on the rust problems in your vents and wiper area, be sure to check the seams at both sides of the cab. I had a truck that looked great, but leaked like a sieve.

From inside the seams are right above the fuse box and the glove box. From outside they are under the cowl outside of the openings. Hard to get to for repairs.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by Dude68

Well, Dad finally get his stent out, no more kidney stones. While he was getting his stent out I started having flank pain and knew what it was. A trip to the ER and a CT scan shows a 4 mm stone for me on the L. It is 10% down the ureter with 90% to go. Mild pain on Tuesday. Got an Rx for some glomax and pain meds, and contacted urology. They called back and got my info. Have me not heard anything from them. Started getting worried when stone had not passed, 4 mm should be easy to pass. Looks like it is hung up, so I’m gonna be in for a procedure. Pain started Thursday and has been getting worse. No answer from urology. Guess those 15 urologists are eating turkey. I am an ER nurse, so I know how the game is played.
Another delay on the truck redo. But, what are the odds that both of us got put out of commission by the same thing.
The only update I have is I bought a 100# propane bottle for $100. Had to send my son and son in law to pick it up cause I’m laid up with this stone. I’ll get it filled and we will have a heated shop go work in. Night temps have been in 40s with a few nights in 30s. Supposed to hit 30 tonight.
Stay tuned

I was in hospital for invasive surgeries on both kedneys (one at a time), in Dec 2019.
I had too many stones and they were too large to remove any other way.

One thing I've learned to do is, to drink water, but in a sensical way.
The Dr.'s say drink water, drink water! Thats all and fine, but you need a strategie. Drinking a bunch of water at one time can sometimes leading to you barfing it back up, depending upon how you feel and such.
I hope you also have some nausea medicene, Promethazine...
I get a glass of water, slowly drink it down, in about 15 minutes. After about the 4th cup, you won't be able to hold any more. Doing this at a reasonable pace helps (me anyway). Be fore you start drinking (about an hour) take 2 of the flomax pills ( I was given 2 at a time when in hospital, ask your Dr, though).
My las stone was in July 2023, only had it for 1 day.

I've been taking Flomax every day, since 2019, with only this one issue. I plan to take flomax, the rest of my life. Before flomax I had kidney stones, WAY too often...

[Dude68]

Got some heat in shop!!! Did engine work today. Main bearings and pistons are in with new rings and rod bearings. Got the camshaft in and could not find the retainer screws that I took out 32 years ago, go figure? Got a few more parts to order. Another solid 8 hour day and the engine should be ready for transmission!!!